Our Lake Garda vow renewal packages cost from €1,900 to €7,900 for two, with a weekend option at Villa Bettoni for €15,900. Every package includes a celebrant, a symbolic ceremony with the Red Ribbon Ritual, flowers and full coordination by Kiss Me Italy. Choose a garden, a boat, a rooftop in Sirmione or a private island, ideally in May, June or September. Read next: Lake Garda proposal spots.
Lake Garda Vow Renewal Packages and Prices
All prices are published on the product pages, in euros, for the two of you. They are all-inclusive for what each package lists.
| Package | Setting | What is added to the ceremony | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Garden Vows | Garden with exclusive access, lake view | Champagne toast | €1,900 |
| Private Love Boat | Private boat charter on the lake | Floral setup on board, gourmet aperitivo, Champagne | €2,300 |
| The Starlit Lake Vows — Hotel Cristal Sirmione | Exclusive lake-view rooftop, Sirmione | Aperitivo and Champagne; dinner and suite as options | €2,300 / €2,700 with dinner / €3,200 with dinner and night |
| The Everlasting Lake Vows — Villa Arcadio | Hillside villa: terrace, garden or your room terrace | Champagne, romantic dinner, overnight stay, breakfast | €2,800 |
| Garda Sunset Vows | Private boat at sunset | Champagne, arrival by boat for dinner at a panoramic restaurant | €2,900 |
| The Lake-View Garden Vow Renewal — Casa degli Spiriti | Lake-view garden in Costermano, Verona shore | Champagne, full tasting menu for two | €3,200 |
| Love Suite Vows | Reserved villa garden | Champagne, private chef dinner, panoramic suite, breakfast | €3,600 |
| Forever Us on the Island — Isola del Garda | Loggia or terraced gardens of the private island | Boat transfer, anniversary bouquet; Tuesday to Thursday | €4,600 |
| Unforgettable Garda Vows | Sunset boat tour, then an exclusive suite | Champagne, private chef dinner, overnight stay, breakfast | €4,900 |
| The Sirmione Everlasting Vows — Villa Cortine Palace | Panoramic park of a neoclassical villa, Sirmione | Six-course dinner, dedicated waiter, lake-view room, breakfast | €5,200 |
| The Lake-View Garden Vow Renewal with Photographer & Fireworks — Casa degli Spiriti | Lake-view garden in Costermano | Tasting menu, photographer, live harp or piano, fireworks | €5,300 |
| Endless Love Vows on the Lake — Villa Bettoni | Terrace, lakefront garden or “La Delizia” garden, 4 hours | Rain option in the Salone d’Onore | €7,900 weekday / €15,900 weekend |
Compare them side by side on the Lake Garda vow renewal category page, or see every vow renewal package in Italy.
What Every Package Includes
The base is the same in all twelve packages. What changes is the setting and what follows the ceremony.
- A dedicated celebrant who leads a symbolic ceremony in English or Italian.
- The Red Ribbon Ritual, which ties your hands together during the vows.
- Flowers: a handmade bouquet and veil, a boutonnière and floral styling at the ceremony spot (the island package lists floral styling and an anniversary bouquet).
- Kiss Me Italy concierge service, with a personalized timeline and assistance before you arrive in Italy.
- Two people included. Family or friends can join on request, with a quote for the extra guests.
Photography is included only in the Casa degli Spiriti fireworks package. For the others, you can add a photographer at the rates shown further down. Our wedding photographer in Italy page explains how coverage works.
Symbolic Ceremony: No Paperwork Needed
A vow renewal is a symbolic ceremony, because you are already married. It has no legal effect in Italy or at home.
This means no documents, no residency requirement and no waiting period. You only need to choose the date, the place and the words.
It also means more freedom of place. The ceremony can take place on a boat, on a rooftop or in a private garden, not only in a licensed town hall.
Would you like a church blessing as well? Read our guide to a Catholic wedding in Italy to see how parishes handle religious ceremonies.
Where to Renew Your Vows on Lake Garda
Each setting below is part of a published package, so access, timing and setup are already planned.
Sirmione
Sirmione sits on a narrow peninsula on the southern shore. Two packages are here. The Starlit Lake Vows uses the fully exclusive rooftop of Hotel Cristal, from €2,300.
Villa Cortine Palace is a neoclassical villa with a large park over the water. The Sirmione Everlasting Vows adds a six-course dinner and a night in a lake-view room, for €5,200.
Isola del Garda
Isola del Garda is the private island off the western shore, with a Venetian-Gothic villa and terraced gardens. A private boat takes you there.
The ceremony takes place in the carved loggia or in the gardens, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Forever Us on the Island costs €4,600.
Villa Bettoni
Villa Bettoni is a historic lakefront villa. You can choose the terrace, the garden on the lake or the monumental “La Delizia” garden with its grotto, for four hours.
If it rains, the ceremony moves to the Salone d’Onore, the monumental staircase and the atrium. The price is €7,900 on weekdays and €15,900 at weekends.
Costermano and the Verona Shore
Casa degli Spiriti is a historic house in Costermano, above the eastern shore, with gardens and a park. You have exclusive use of the lake-view garden.
The standard package costs €3,200 with a tasting menu for two. The €5,300 version adds a photographer, live harp or piano and fireworks over the lake.
On the Water
Three packages use a private boat. Private Love Boat (€2,300) holds the ceremony on board, at a spot chosen for the view, with an aperitivo.
Garda Sunset Vows (€2,900) times the ceremony for sunset and ends with dinner at a panoramic restaurant, reached directly by boat. Unforgettable Garda Vows (€4,900) adds a private suite, a chef and the night.
Gardens and Villa Suites
Secret Garden Vows is the simplest option: a private garden over the lake and a Champagne toast, for €1,900.
Villa Arcadio (€2,800) and Love Suite Vows (€3,600) add dinner and a night at the villa, so the whole day stays in one place.
How Much Does a Lake Garda Vow Renewal Cost?
The package price covers the ceremony and everything it lists. You can add services on top. These are the prices published on Kiss Me Italy for the most common extras.
| Extra service | Price |
|---|---|
| Photographer, elopement or intimate ceremony, 2–4 hours | €2,500 to €6,000 |
| Videography | €4,000 to €18,000+ |
| Ceremony musicians | €800 to €1,500 |
| Solo classical guitarist | €500 to €1,000 |
| String quartet, ceremony | €2,000 to €3,500 |
| Private boat on the lakes | €400 to €1,200 per hour |
| Car with driver | €80 to €150 per transfer |
| Kiss Me Italy planning consultation | €720 |
Two examples. Secret Garden Vows with a 2–4 hour photographer comes to €4,400 to €7,900 in total. Villa Arcadio, with dinner and a night, plus the same photography, comes to €5,300 to €8,800.
For the cost of a full wedding on the lake, see our Lake Garda wedding cost guide.
Best Time for a Vow Renewal on Lake Garda
| Period | What to expect | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| May and June | Warm evenings and long sunsets | Every package, especially the sunset boat |
| July and August | The liveliest months on the lake | Evening ceremonies, boats, dinners outdoors |
| September | Warm evenings, long sunsets, quieter shores | Every package |
| Spring and autumn | More privacy and softer light | Gardens, island and villa packages with dinner |
Book early for weekends between May and September. Villa Bettoni costs less on weekdays, and the island is only available from Tuesday to Thursday.
Is a Vow Renewal Like a Wedding?
The day looks very similar: a celebrant, flowers, vows, a toast and often a dinner. The difference is the meaning and the paperwork.
- No legal step. A wedding in Italy needs documents and a civil or religious ceremony. A vow renewal needs none.
- Your own words. You can write vows about the years you have shared, or repeat your original vows.
- Family roles. Children or grandchildren can give a reading, walk you in or hold the rings.
- Smaller scale. The packages are designed for two, with guests added on request. For a larger group, see our guide to intimate celebrations in Italy.
Our page on a second wedding in Italy explains the options if you plan to marry again legally.
How to Plan Your Vow Renewal on Lake Garda
- Choose the setting: garden, boat, rooftop, island or villa with dinner.
- Pick the date: check weekdays for Villa Bettoni and Tuesday to Thursday for the island.
- Decide who comes: just the two of you, or family joining the ceremony and dinner.
- Add extras: a photographer, music or a longer stay.
- Write your vows: the celebrant helps shape the ceremony around your story.
Message us with the package and date. We confirm availability, then send the full timeline.
Other Places to Renew Your Vows in Italy
Lake Garda is one of several destinations with published vow renewal packages. Compare them before you choose.
- Vow renewal in Italy: every destination and package in one guide.
- Vow renewal on Lake Como: villas and boats on the neighboring lake.
- Vow renewal in Tuscany: vineyards, castles and countryside terraces.
- Romantic getaways in Italy: ideas to build a trip around the ceremony.
Planning a full wedding on the lake instead? Start with our Lake Garda wedding guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a vow renewal legal in Italy?
A vow renewal is allowed anywhere in Italy, but it has no legal effect, because you are already married. It is a symbolic ceremony. You need no documents, no residency and no waiting period. This is why it can take place on a boat, a rooftop or an island.
How much does a vow renewal on Lake Garda cost?
Our Lake Garda vow renewal packages cost from €1,900 (Secret Garden Vows) to €7,900 for Villa Bettoni on a weekday, or €15,900 at the weekend. Each includes a celebrant, the Red Ribbon Ritual, flowers and coordination. A photographer adds €2,500 to €6,000.
Where can you renew your vows in Italy?
Anywhere the venue agrees, since no legal license is needed. On Lake Garda, our packages use Sirmione, Isola del Garda, Villa Bettoni, Costermano, private boats and villa gardens. We also publish vow renewal packages on Lake Como, in Tuscany and in other regions.
Is a vow renewal like a wedding?
It looks like a small wedding: celebrant, vows, flowers, a toast and often dinner. The difference is that it has no legal step and no paperwork. You can write new vows or repeat the original ones, and your children or family can take part in the ceremony.
